2025 Food Allergens – Is Your Business at Risk of Recall?: Jasmine Lacis-Lee
A Food Microbiologist with over 20 years industry experience and with 16 years’ experience in various laboratory, management and quality roles in the food manufacturing industry. She is a member of ASM, and AIFST. Jasmine is the current Allergen Bureau President and Board Chair and was the founding Co-Chair of the Australian regional sector of the EHEDG (European Hygienic Engineering Design Group). Jasmine is an expert in allergen management, allergen risk assessments and the implementation of best practice in the food supply chain including food service and food manufacturing environments.
Allergen-related recalls remain the leading cause of food product withdrawals in Australia—many of them preventable. In this vital session, Jasmine Lacis-Lee, Director at the Allergen Bureau, shares the latest recall trends, root causes, and practical strategies for managing allergen risks across the supply chain. Learn how to implement effective allergen risk assessment and communication, leverage tools like VITAL®, and demonstrate due diligence to regulators. This presentation will empower food businesses to strengthen their allergen controls and protect both consumers and their brand.